
Director, Office of Communications
Jessica McBride, PhD
Dr. Jessica McBride is the Director of the Office of Communications at UConn's College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources. She is responsible for developing and implementing communications and marketing strategies to highlight the College's unique research strengths, outstanding academic offerings, and extensive community impact. An alum, Jessica earned her Ph.D. from UConn in 2017.
Author Archive
CAHNR’s Class of 2023
Graduating students share words of wisdom as their time at UConn comes to a close
May 1, 2023 | Jessica McBride, PhD
Laurie Devaney Named Interim Department Head of Kinesiology
UConn alum and recognized leader in sports medicine, Devaney takes the helm in May 2023
May 1, 2023 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Banking on the Future: Saving Ecosystems through Land Banks
With climate-adaptive designs and community engagement, distressed properties in the Hartford area and beyond can go from public eyesore to public benefit
April 27, 2023 | Zahra Ali, Sohyun Park, and Pan Zhang, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
New Game Makes Financial Education Fun
With the Breadwinner Game, UConn Extension developed an engaging way to teach young adults to make wise financial choices
April 26, 2023 | Stacey Stearns, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
UConn Meat Science Program Merges Local Roots with Global Perspective
Established in the 1950s, the program continues to evolve to meet student and business needs in the state and beyond
April 20, 2023 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
UConn Alumni Sarasota Picnic Celebrates 50th Anniversary
What started as an informal gathering of UConn Extension staff is now the longest-running alumni gathering in UConn’s history
April 13, 2023 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
The Italian Job: Studying Animal Science in Italy
From the barns of Horsebarn Hill to picturesque towns around Rome, Italy, Nolan Reilly has a global understanding of veterinary care
April 11, 2023 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Urban Forestry and Arboriculture Program Prepares Students to Serve Industry Needs
Students gain real-world experience and technical training to support Connecticut's forests and communities
April 4, 2023 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Celebrating Connecticut Agriculture
With roots in traditional agriculture, CAHNR highlighted the future of this critical industry in Connecticut as part of the state's ag week celebrations
April 3, 2023 | Jessica McBride, PhD
CAHNR Recognizes Teaching, Research, and Service Excellence
CAHNR faculty, staff, students, and alums come together to be recognized for their contributions to the College
March 30, 2023 | Jessica McBride, PhD